Kawau Bay Fishing Club

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​​​​​​​Competitions

August

Kahawai Month:

Trophy for the longest kahawai

Cash prizes for the five longest kahawai

September

Ken Erceg Average Snapper:

Trophy for the average snapper

Cash prizes for the five longest and average length snapper

February

Kawau Classic:

Trophy for the longest snapper

Cash prizes for the five longest snapper, kahawai and trevally

March

Ladies Month:

Special prize for the average length snapper

Cash prizes for the five longest snapper, kahawai and trevally

April

Snapper Month:

Trophy for the longest snapper

Cash prizes for the five longest snapper

Full Year

Graham Laing Trophy:

For the longest kahawai over the who year.

Full Year

Clark Trophy:

For the longest snapper over the who year.

Full Year

Longest trevally, longest gurnard, longest John Dory, longest kingfish


Monthly + Full Year

Points Competition:

Based on snapper, trevally and gurnard with points awarded as 1mm = 1 point.  Points are compiled on a monthly schedule and the results can be viewed on the noticeboard at the clubrooms.   Cash prizes are awarded to the monthly and annual winners.


Other Competitions:

The club runs a variety of other competitions during the year, the details and rules of which are advised prior to the competition.


Club Nights

The club meets every Thursday night @ 5pm at the Mahurangi East Bowling Club rooms, 41 Hamatana Road. 

This is a social and meat raffle night with a bar open to members.  Heaps of fun and great prizes to be won.

Note: The Mahurangi East Bowling Club’ s liquor license requires that non-members be signed in by a member.  Non-members can attend no more than three times before becoming social members of the Bowling Club.


​​​​​​​History

The club was founded in 1994 by Ken Erceg and Graham Laing.  They were responsible for setting up the Club’s Constitution and making the Club incorporated.  Dudley Cooper also played a large part in the club’s growth by being a great leader and encouraged children of all ages to participate in activities.  We thank these 3 men for their contribution in setting up our Club and making it the success it is today.

Membership

You must be a financial member to weigh in fish, and be awarded, badges, trophies, and prizes.

Spouses/Partners of current paid up members may attend club functions such as end of month club days, Friday evening and other similar functions as agreed by the committee.

KBFC Senior Membership includes social membership of the Mahurangi East Bowling Club. 

Membership Types & Fees:

  • Senior (over 17 as at 1st June)  $85
  • Junior (under 17 as at 1st June)  $10

Bank Account for Payment of Fees: 12-3105-0018067-00 .


 Payment of Annual Subscriptions

The Club year runs from 1st June to 31st May with the AGM generally being held early July each year. Annual subscriptions for the current year will be confirmed following the AGM and members will be advised accordingly.

Membership subs will be due prior to 1st August each year, which will allow full participation in club activities such as competitions, outings, etc.

If no payment is received prior to 31st August, those members will be considered resigned until payment is received for the current year and will only be able to participate in club activities from date of payment.